Metal Fabricator Foundation – Certificate

Program Details

Length: 23 weeks

Total Credits: This program provides credit toward Red Seal Certification

Intake Terms: Winter

Delivery Method: In-person

Campus: Silver King

Credential: Certificate

Cost:

Approximate program cost

Student Loans:

This program is eligible for student loans

Credential Received

Certificate in Metal Fabricator Foundation and credit for Level 1 Technical Training plus 450 hours toward completion of Apprenticeship.

Overview

Program Summary

This 23-week program prepares learners for entry-level positions as metal fabricators employed in fabrication shops associated with manufacturing, shipbuilding, forestry, mining, construction, transportation and oil and gas industries.

Students engage in a variety of classroom and shop activities. They learn theoretical principals of the trade in the classroom and then apply their knowledge in the shop where they master the skills employed in the fabrication of steel structures, vessels, containers and equipment.

Students earn Level One technical training credit toward the Metal Fabricator apprenticeship. Additionally, graduates of the program receive credit for 450 work-based hours of the practical on-the-job component of the metal fabricator apprenticeship. Graduates of the Metal Fabricator Foundation Program at Selkirk College may find employment as apprentice metal fabricators engaged in the fabrication of buildings, bridges, ships, boilers, vessels, containers and heavy equipment.

Selkirk College offers Metal Fabricator (Fitter) technical foundation training in cooperation with the Industry Training Authority (ITA). The Foundation Program consists of Level 1 technical training in addition to practical and essential skills related to the Metal Fabricator (Fitter) apprentice program.

Metal Fabrication is also an excellent program for welders to expand on their skills and increase employment options in the industry across Canada.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:

Perform safety-related functions
Use tools and equipment
Interpret plans, drawings and specifications
Perform quality control
Handle materials
Perform trade mathematics and layout
Form materials
Fabricate components
Perform welding activities

Program Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Graduation from a British Columbia Senior Secondary School or equivalent

Workplace Math 11, or Selkirk AUD Math 46, with minimum of 60% or better
Consideration will be given to mature individuals (19 years or older) who are not senior secondary school graduates, provided they are working to complete the recommended education:

- Grade 10 or equivalent including English 10, Mathematics 10

- Grade 12 preferred

All applicants are required to complete a computerized placement test using the College Readiness Tool (CRT) in reading, writing and mathematics once they have submitted their application.
Employers may require higher level of Math as part of their hiring policies

Additional Requirements

Basic computer are skills highly recommended.
A refundable tool deposit of $100 will be required at the start of the program.
An interview (in person or by telephone) with the school chair or designate may be required before entry to the program. Interview results are not used as criteria for admission.

1. General

a) Applicants must submit a completed admission application form and other required documents (i.e. secondary school and any post-secondary transcripts) to the admissions office, Selkirk College.

b) Applicants, except those with Welder qualifications and those laddering from Level C Welder, are required to complete pre-admission College Readiness Tool in reading, writing and mathematics.

c) Consideration will be given to mature students (see below).

2. Mature Student (see Policy 8611: Admissions)

a) A "mature student" is at least 19 years and has been out of the school system for at least one year on or before the first day of classes of the program.

b) A mature student with reasonable potential for success on the basis of work experience or other criteria may be admitted, notwithstanding some deficiency in prior formal education, at the School Chair’s discretion.

c) A mature student shall normally meet the specific program or course prerequisites.

SELECTION

Applications will be separated into two levels as identified in Selkirk College Policy 8611: Admissions

namely "fully qualified" and "partially qualified".

1. Fully Qualified

The applicant meets all of the requirements stated in Part I, A, above.

2. Partially Qualified

The applicant is deficient in meeting some or all of the admission requirements stated in Part I, A, above.

3. Laddering Level C Welder Students

Space permitting, applications from Level C Welder students will be accepted no sooner than 30 days before the program start date.

a) Level C Welder students can ladder into the program up to a month after its start date only if program scheduling is such that they miss no more than the last month of the Level C Welder program by doing so.

4. Order of Selection: See Policy 8611 Section 5.2 (8) and (9)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Before an applicant's file is considered to be complete, the following must have been received by the Admissions office:

a) Completed application form.

b) Official transcripts of high school grades (an interim statement of grades is acceptable if applicant is currently a student).

c) Official transcripts of all post-secondary education grades.

d) The results of College Readiness Tool (Welders and laddering Level C Welder students exempt).

2. An interview (in person or by telephone) with the School Chair or designate may be required before entry to the program. Interview results are not used as criteria for admission.

Graduation and Promotion

In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum of 70% average.

1. Students should keep records of their grades and strive to maintain a Progress Grade of 70% or better. Students should be aware of their Progress Grade at all times.

A. GRADUATION

Certificate Requirements

a) Completion of all courses required by the Industry Training Authority (ITA) with a Cumulative Average of 70% or better. (Refer to ITA web site). At the time of writing the ITA required courses are:

NOTE: Courses of study, course content, course weightings, and learning outcomes for all Metal Fabricator Foundation Program classes are prescribed by the BC Industry Training Authority (ITA) and subject to change without notice.

Program Curriculum

See SkilledTradesBC (ITA) for program outline.

Additional Program Policies

Effective Term: Winter

Effective Year: 20240101

Assessment:

Grading will be based on the categories defined in Selkirk College Policy 8612: Grading.

Grading Table: Standard Trades Programs

Types of Assessments:

a) Types and Frequency of Evaluation (Selkirk College Policy 8613: Student Evaluation)

b) Students are evaluated and graded in each subject or course topic as detailed in the Program Outline.

(i) Students will complete a series of weighted Subject Exams as scheduled in the Program Outline.

(ii) Students will complete an ongoing series of Practical Competencies to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.

(iii) Students will complete the Program Final Examination at the conclusion of the program.

Examination Policy

a) Students may be allowed to make alternative exam arrangements with the appropriate instructor for valid and verifiable reasons such as medical emergency, family bereavement, or jury duty.

b) Any alternate arrangements for Final Examinations must be approved by the School Chair or designate.

c) Requests for supplemental Subject Examinations will not be approved.

d) Where the BC Industry Training Authority provides access to apprenticeship level Challenge Examinations, requests for Supplemental Final Exams at Selkirk College will not be approved. Otherwise, Supplemental Final Exam requests will be approved only under extenuating circumstances.

e) All tests and exams are the property of the College and will be retained by the College.

Cheating and Plagiarism: (Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism

Program Specific Regulations:

Health and Safety

Students are required to follow the safety directions of Selkirk College staff and the safety guidelines specific to their program. Additionally, students must wear prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) in all designated areas. Failure to follow safety directions may result in the suspension of shop access. Only the School Chair may reinstate access.
Students are encouraged to complete the Voluntary Disclosure of Health History form for any health (physical and/or mental) conditions (e.g., anxiety, diabetes, epilepsy, allergies), or prescription medications which could lead to concerns in an industrial environment. This information is for safety reasons only and will be kept confidential.
Students are required to complete all mandatory safety training prior to using program equipment. Students are responsible for adhering to correct usage of equipment and for informing staff when the equipment is damaged or unsafe to operate.
Students who are unsafe or impact the safety of others will be required to leave the class or shop area until remediation has been met.
The use of personal electronic devices in a learning environment can be disruptive and is unsafe in an industrial setting. Usage and restrictions will be identified in the program safety guidelines.
No alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or cannabis products are to be consumed on the college property during or before a college activity. If a student appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol they will be required to leave the premises and subject to disciplinary action as outlined in Policy 3400: Student Code of Conduct.
When participating in program field trips or other off-campus college-related activities, students are required to comply with the health and safety guidelines of both Selkirk College and those of their hosts. See College Policy 8350: Educational Field Trips.

Attendance:

1. Attendance at all scheduled lectures, shop activities, examinations and other learning experiences is mandatory.

2. Where possible, students who are absent from a learning experience (including testing) must notify the program instructor prior to the absence. If advance notice is not possible, the student will contact the instructor about missed or late assignments as soon as possible upon return to school. Students are responsible to make up missed work as required.

3. The Metal Fabricator program will not undertake to provide substitute learning opportunities in program courses when students have been absent, for any reason.

4. Students claiming illness or absence for compassionate reasons from learning experiences must contact the instructor directly. Students may be required to supply a doctor's certificate to substantiate claims of illness.

5. Students who are excluded from a lesson, class or course for reasons outlined in Part II, D will be considered absent from those classes.

A student whose absenteeism exceeds 7.5% at any time, may be required to withdraw from the program.

Assignments:

ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS

1. All Subject Exams and the Program Final Examination must be written at the time designated by the program instructor. Failure to do so will result in a zero percentage (0%) grade on that examination. Except in extenuating circumstances, requests for rescheduling exams will not be granted.

2. All Shop Assignments must be completed and submitted at the time designated by the program instructor.

Other regulations:

A. PROBATION (Policy 8619: Student Probation)

1. Purpose

The purpose of probation is to create an awareness of the seriousness of unsuitable student conduct and/or performance, as well as to reinforce that students have obligations above and beyond those specified in the course outlines.

2. Criteria for placement on academic probation

A student may be assigned probationary status for unsatisfactory academic performance in the first two-thirds of the term (or 2/3 of the training time i.e. apprenticeship training), under the following circumstances:

a) Failure to maintain a Progress Grade of 70% or better.

b) Failure to complete shop assignments as assigned.

c) Criteria for placement on behavioural probation

A student may be assigned probationary status for unsatisfactory behaviour at any time during the program, Refer to Policy 3400: Student Code of Conduct-Rights and Responsibilities.

3. Criteria for removal from probation

a) Conditions for removal from probation will be specified in the written Notification of Probation.

b) Any student assigned probationary status must meet the following requirements:

(i) Complete attendance.

(ii) Complete and submit course work as assigned.

(iii) Acceptable academic performance in all courses.

(iv) Satisfactory behaviour.

(v) Any other conditions specified in the Notification of Probation.

4. Failure to meet conditions of probation

A student placed on probation who does not meet the requirements specified by the letter of probation may be required to withdraw.

5. Number of probationary periods.

Students are limited to two probationary periods. A student whose behavioural or academic performance necessitates a third probationary period will be required to withdraw.

B. PROGRAM EXCLUSION/DISMISSAL (Refer to Policy 3400: Student Code of Conduct - Rights and Responsibilities)

An instructor may exclude a student from participating in a class, lab, field trip, shop session, or other learning opportunities for violating Policy 3400 or if s/he lacks appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required in the program outline.

C. APPEAL (Refer to Policy 8400: Student Appeals for procedures and timelines)